Glossary of Sewer Terms and Definitions

Pipe rodding
Process of inserting a rod or cable with a cutting head attached and pushing, pulling and/or rotating it through a blocked sewer pipe.Pipe cleaning
Sewer cleaning and removal of roots, grit and grease by hydraulic cleaning methods. Also called "sewer cleaning".

Point source
Any flows that come from the end of pipe or other identifiable source.

Pollutant
Material mixing and entering into sewer systems considered pollution

Pollution
Any material entering a natural body of water, that reduces or impairs its quality and its use to the people – such as oil pollution.

Power rodder
Device that removes grease, debris or roots.

Pre-cleaning
Sewer cleaning with high pressure water nozzles to then allow a sewer camera inspection find any problems in pipes.

Primary treatment
First stage of wastewater treatment that is sedimentation.

Private sewer
Sewer system that private owners such as homeowners and building owners use and are responsible for.

Public sewer
Sewer system that public agencies, such as municipalities own and operate on behalf of its constituents.

Pumper
Contractor that removes and transports sewage or septage from an onsite sewage system.

Pumping station
A facility housing with pumps, valves, and pipes to pump water and wastewater.

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